Pocatello, Idaho

About Pocatello

Pocatello, ID is a thriving city located in southeastern Idaho, home to 58,231 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 6th largest city in Idaho.

Officially, Pocatello is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 33.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,714 residents per square mile.

📰 Pocatello News Today

• After falling out, East Idaho hospital reaches deal to re-join network for health insurer Idaho Capital Sun · Aug 18
• Pocatello Free Clinic Celebrating 55 Years KPVI · Aug 18
• Pocatello icon Idaho Purce celebrates 100th birthday at park bearing her family's name KSL News · Aug 18
• Pocatello Free Clinic to celebrate 55 years of community care with silent auction and raffle Idaho State Journal · Aug 17
• Amber Koger Obituary (1983 - 2026) - Pocatello, ID - Idaho State Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pocatello Unique

• A top-25 city in Idaho by population (#6 of 198 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named Pocatello — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 58,231.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pocatello

• Cafe Tuscano — italian
• Elmer's — breakfast
• New Hong Kong — chinese
• PV's Pasta Vino — pizza
• Palate Neighborhood Bistro — bistro
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Round River Baking
• Sizzler — steak house
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Taste of India & Nepal — indian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Historic Downtown Pocatello · Museum
• Museum of Clean · Museum
• Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society · Museum
• Bannock County Historical Museum · Museum
• Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center · Arcade
• Outer Limits · Arcade
• Ross Park Aquatic Complex · Water park
• Zoo Idaho · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pocatello

• Alameda Park reviews ★
• Ammon Park reviews ★
• Bannock Bark Park reviews ★
• Bannock County Historical Complex reviews ★
• Bartz Field reviews ★
• Bonneville Park reviews ★
• Brady Park reviews ★
• Bremmer Park reviews ★
• Cadet Field reviews ★
• Caldwell Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Constitution Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pocatello

• CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
• GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
• HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
• INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL
• JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
• POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER
• POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL
• POCATELLO JUVENILE DETENTION

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Portneuf Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Pocatello

🏘️ Nearby Communities